Introduction
“A star in the making who has built a highly regarded practice” (Chambers UK Bar 2027), Tamsin has quickly established a broad and busy employment practice covering a wide range of issues including discrimination, whistleblowing, TUPE, equal pay and unfair dismissal. Her client base includes local authorities, NHS Trusts, large private companies and individual claimants. Ranked in both the Legal 500 and Chambers UK Bar, she is an in-demand advocate for complex multi-day final hearings in addition to substantive preliminary hearings. Her civil litigation experience also enables her to apply her employment law experience in a civil context, including claims in the County Court and High Court.
Tamsin acted for the Claimant in the landmark whistleblowing case Rice v Wicked Vision at EAT, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court level, taking an active role in preparation, legal research, and drafting written arguments.
Tamsin also appears regularly in the civil courts in personal injury matters. She is experienced in Fast Track work and also recently obtained a mandatory and prohibitory injunction against the misuse of confidential information in the High Court on behalf of a charitable organisation.
Tamsin is quick to understand the essence of her brief, and quick to build a rapport with her clients – with whom she is very popular. Tamsin has the ability to formulate and present persuasive arguments of even the most complex matters, whilst being able to explain things clearly and concisely for her clients. She enjoys working closely with her professional clients on strategy and tactics.
Notable recent cases include:
- Successfully defended an NHS Trust against multiple claims of disability discrimination
- Successfully defended a non-profit theatre company against multiple claims of race discrimination
- Achieved strike-out of all seven claims brought by a claimant, including discrimination on the grounds of race, disability, and religion
- Successfully represented a Claimant with PTSD in a Fast Track trial, resisting a finding of Fundamental Dishonesty
- Achieved a 100% Polkey deduction and a 20% contributory conduct deduction in an unfair dismissal claim
- Achieved an 80% Polkey deduction and a 50% contributory conduct deduction in an unfair dismissal claim
Education
History – 2:1 (University of Cambridge)
MA Law – Distinction
LLM in Bar Practice – Distinction
Bar Practice Course – Very Competent
Testimonials
“Tamsin is very approachable and easy to work with, and she builds an excellent rapport with witnesses, putting them at ease. She is confident and composed in her advocacy, with a great ability to think on her feet and respond effectively to developments during a hearing. She made a very positive impression, and I would not hesitate to instruct her again.” – Legal 500 2027
“Tamsin also demonstrates excellent client-facing skills. She is able to put clients at ease, explain difficult legal concepts in an accessible manner, and inspire confidence at every stage of proceedings.” – Chambers & Partners 2027
“Tamsin consistently demonstrates an exceptional level of legal knowledge and analytical ability; her advocacy is both confident and persuasive. She has a natural ability to distil complex legal issues into clear and compelling arguments, which has been invaluable in progressing matters efficiently.” – Chambers & Partners 2027
“I needed someone who was cost sensitive and I used Tamsin Sandiford. She is doing this on a pro bono basis and worked tirelessly on this.” – Chambers & Partners 2027
“Tamsin is an exceptional barrister with particularly strong technical knowledge.” – Chambers & Partners 2027
“She is approachable, responsive, and proactive in her communication, always keeping us well informed and providing timely advice when needed.” – Chambers & Partners 2027
“Tamsin did a really great job on the claim we’ve just finished, the witness, was singing her praises. She was clear and calm and exceptionally thorough. I’ve fed back to the Insurers that she was excellent and recommended her for future hearings.” – Solicitor
